Match 66 of the 2025 Indian Premier League season sees the Punjab Kings (PBKS) take on the Delhi Capitals (DC) at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur this Saturday. Punjab have already confirmed their place in the playoffs, currently holding third place on the table with 17 points from 12 games. With two league matches left, they will look to climb into the top two, a position that offers an additional opportunity to reach the final. Meanwhile, Delhi have been mathematically eliminated and will only look to finish on a high note in their final appearance this season.
Match Details PBKS vs DC:
| Match | Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals, Match 66, IPL 2025 |
| Venue | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur |
| Date & Time (IST) | Saturday, May 24, 7:30 PM |
| Live Broadcast and Streaming Details | JioStar Network Channels, JioHotstar (App & Website) |
Punjab Kings Overview
After more than a decade of waiting, Punjab have made a successful return to the IPL playoffs. The team’s consistent form this season has been underpinned by a powerful batting lineup and key individual performances.
Openers Prabhsimran Singh and Priyansh Arya have laid solid foundations throughout the season. Prabhsimran has accumulated 458 runs from 12 innings, while Arya has contributed 356 runs. In the abandoned fixture between these two sides earlier this season in Dharamsala, the duo had raced to 122 in just 10 overs—highlighting their destructive potential.
Shreyas Iyer has been central in holding the innings together in the middle overs, compiling 435 runs at an impressive strike rate of 175. Lower down, Nehal Wadhera has chipped in with timely contributions, striking around 160 when needed most. Shashank Singh has also stood out as a finisher, managing pressure situations effectively and swinging games in the death overs.
Punjab’s overseas options have now been bolstered with the return of Marcus Stoinis, Josh Inglis, Aaron Hardie, and Kyle Jamieson. While only two are expected to play, Stoinis and Inglis may be favored due to their explosive capabilities.
On the bowling front, Arshdeep Singh has led the attack, claiming 16 wickets while maintaining an economy rate of 8.70. However, Marco Jansen has had a subdued season. Spinner Yuzvendra Chahal has been inconsistent—threatening on his day but expensive when off form. Harpreet Brar, after picking up 3 for 22 against Rajasthan, could play a pivotal role again, especially in the middle overs.
Delhi Capitals Overview
Delhi’s campaign started brightly with four consecutive victories but quickly deteriorated. In their next nine games, they managed just two wins and lost seven times, ending their playoff hopes. Their final match offers a chance to regroup and finish the season on a more positive note.
KL Rahul has been the standout performer with the bat, registering 504 runs in 12 matches. Alongside him, Abishek Porel has made a useful contribution, scoring 301 runs at a strike rate of 147. Middle-order support has come from Axar Patel and Tristan Stubbs, who have added resilience when required. Axar, who missed the last match due to illness, is expected to return.
Ashutosh Sharma has been a late-season bright spark, showing composure during high-pressure finishes. Delhi’s bowling attack, though, has struggled without Mitchell Starc. Mustafizur Rahman has provided control and experience, while Dushmantha Chameera has been more expensive. Spinner Kuldeep Yadav has delivered consistently, with 13 wickets and a tight economy of 6.85.
Vipraj Nigam, although picking up nine wickets, has proven costly, going at over nine runs an over. Mukesh Kumar has shown promise but conceded heavily in his final over against Mumbai. Punjab’s batters are expected to target him and Chameera in the final overs.
Sawai Mansingh Stadium Pitch Report:
The Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur has hosted five games in IPL 2025. The average first-innings total has been around 200. Three games have been won by teams batting first, while chasing teams have emerged victorious on a couple of occasions. The new ball could swing around for the first few overs and the opening batters will have to be wary. Once the shine goes away, runs could be scored for fun.
Weather Conditions in Jaipur
Weather conditions in Jaipur are forecast to be hot and dry, with no threat of rain. The pitch should remain true throughout the match, setting up the possibility for a high-scoring contest.
PBKS vs DC Head-to-Head Record
| Matches Played | 34 |
| Won by Punjab Kings | 17 |
| Won by Delhi Capitals | 16 |
| No Result | 01 |
| First-ever Fixture | April 27, 2008 |
| Most-recent Fixture | May 08, 2025 |
PBKS vs DC Predicted Playing 11s
Punjab Kings (PBKS):
Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh (WK), Mitchell Owen, Shreyas Iyer (C), Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Azmatullah Omarzai, Marco Jansen, Xavier Bartlett, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh
Impact Player: Harpreet Brar
Delhi Capitals (DC):
Faf du Plessis, KL Rahul (WK), Abishek Porel, Axar Patel (C), Sameer Rizvi, Tristan Stubbs, Ashutosh Sharma, Vipraj Nigam, Dushmantha Chameera, Kuldeep Yadav, Mustafizur Rahman
Impact Player: Mukesh Kumar
PBKS vs DC Probable Best Performers
Probable Best Batter – Shreyas Iyer
Shreyas Iyer has been in magnificent form in IPL 2025. He has been equally destructive against spinners and pacers. In 12 matches, he has amassed 435 runs at an average of 48.33 and a strike rate of 174.70. The PBKS captain dropped himself down to No. 5 in the last game against the Rajasthan Royals. It will be interesting to see where he bats on Saturday.
Probable best bowler – Arshdeep Singh
Arshdeep Singh had a forgettable outing against the Royals in the last game, conceding 60 runs in his four overs without picking up a wicket. The PBKS seamer tends to go for runs in some matches, but bounces back strongly every time. This season, he has bagged 16 wickets from 12 games at an average of 21.94. He will have a crucial role to play against the Capitals.
Toss Strategy: Prefer Batting First
Given the last two fixtures at this venue have favored sides batting first, captains are expected to opt for setting a target if they win the toss.
Prediction
Scenario 1
- Punjab Kings win the toss and bowl
- PP Score – 50-60
- DC – 180-190
- Punjab Kings win the match
Scenario 2
- Delhi Capitals win the toss and bowl
- PP score – 60-70
- PBKS – 200-210
- Punjab Kings win the match
Punjab Kings have delivered one of their most complete IPL campaigns in recent memory. With a playoff place already locked in, their focus will now be on securing a top-two finish to increase their chances of progressing to the final. Delhi, having fallen short of expectations, will try to end their season with a competitive showing, though the odds are stacked against them.
2025 IPL TEAM
Delhi Capitals Sunrisers Hyderabad Rajasthan Royals Chennai Super kings Gujrat Titans Kolkata knight Riders Lucknow Super Giants Mumbai Indians Punjab Kings Royal Challengers Bengaluru